Sunday, October 16, 2011

How I add Warmth to My Home In The Fall

I have never made claim to being a texture gal. I tend to like a more refined look with smooth or shiny textures. Except this time of year when the Fall weather starts I do bring in a few rougher textured items for my Fall look.

There is nothing prettier than the patina of an old cutting board. I am always on the look out for cutting boards, and I use them all the time. It seems as if there is always at least one on my kitchen counter. When we fix toast it sits next to the toaster with butter, knife, jam, and cinnamon sugar ready to be placed on the toast while it is still piping hot.

I am on the look out for several smallish boards to serve bowls of hot soup and crusty French bread………

The other texture I enjoy for the Fall months is in the form of baskets. I just purchased a new addition to my basket collection while visiting Tyler Florence’s shop in Mill Valley California with two of my blogging buddies!!…..

It is a nice big tray that I will be able to use for lots of things when I entertain. I love the texture it adds to my kitchen placed behind my vintage milk glass lamp.

I also purchased a candle at Tyler Florence’s shop called Sunday memories by Park Hill candles, it is a warm, lovely scent, and I love the glow it has shining through the wicker basket holder it is in………

While shopping at The Alameda Pointe Antique Flea Market I also purchased a fun French shopping basket on wheels. It makes a perfect addition to my family room. It is holding magazines by my reading chair………

I served mine in darling white handled bowls from Crate and Barrel. The soup is topped with a garlic and butter crostini and your favorite cheese. I chose Havarti for mine. Trust me this is soooo easy and well worth trying. It is a new favorite of mine.

These are just a few of the ways I warm my home up for the Fall/ Winter months with the addition of textures. What do you do to cozy–up your own home? We always can use some new ideas!!! Whatever it is I hope that you are …….

Love this and now you have me on the hunt for some fantastic rustic oversized cutting boards, great French baskets and on top of that I am hungry, really hungry for hot tomato soup and crusty french bread...boy, does that sound good!! Great post and all such wonderful ideas that everyone can incorporate into their home!

I love texture and color - but have trouble with pattern so I love your suggestions. I have always used baskets but had not thought of the cutting boards and love the looks you have achieved with them. Thanks for yet another good idea.

I love old cutting boards. I never thought of them as texture, but you are absolutely right. That is why they add such warmth and hospitality to a kitchen. Another inspiring post, Kathysue. Now I am off to search for some vintage bread boards.Best...Victoria

Love all your inspiration! Especially the vintage frigs side by side. So happy you found me so I could find you! Following you right back. I've enjoyed browsing around. Your green kitchen is adorable! Crazy about your playroom too!

cutting boards and that CANDLE! am i gonna be able to find one of those??? i'll try. you have also reminded me i need to go hunting for a big primitive dough bowl to decorate for fall and the holidays.

what incredible eye candy here! then you go and throw a delicious soup into the mix...genius!